Plus Two History and Political Science — How to Prepare and Score A+

History and Political Science are core Humanities subjects, and both reward the same skills: understanding events and ideas clearly, remembering key facts, and writing well-organised long answers. With the right method they are very scoring.

This guide explains how the papers are set and how to prepare each subject.

How the papers are set

Both subjects have an 80-mark written paper and 20 marks from continuous evaluation (CE), so each is out of 100. In 2026 History was on 10 March and Political Science on 24 March.
Questions range from very short and matching questions to short answers and long answers worth more marks.
You need at least 30% in the written paper (24 of 80) as well as the minimum grade. Kerala uses the NCERT textbooks for both subjects.

History: learn it as connected stories

For each chapter, learn causes → events → results. When you understand why something happened, the details are easier to remember.
Make a one-page timeline per chapter with key dates, people and places, and revise these pages often.
Learn the sources the textbook discusses (such as inscriptions, texts and archaeological finds) and what historians learn from them; source-based questions are common.
Practise locating important sites on an outline map of India if your teacher includes map work.

Political Science: concepts with examples

Learn each key concept with a one-line meaning and a real example (from India or the world), because questions often ask you to explain or apply an idea.
Make comparison tables for ideas that are easy to confuse, and lists of features, causes and effects for each chapter.
Keep up with major news on Indian politics and world affairs; it helps you give fresh examples.

Long-answer tips

Plan for a minute: an opening line that answers the question, then points with short headings (one point per mark), then a one-line conclusion.
Use the key terms from the textbook; examiners look for them.
Watch the time: long answers can eat the clock, so give each question time in proportion to its marks.

A revision plan until March

Now to December: timelines (History) and concept tables (Political Science) as you finish each chapter.
Christmas exam: use it as practice and note weak chapters.
January–February: revise one chapter a day, then solve previous Plus Two papers and the model exam under time.
The last weeks: one-page notes and tables every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks is the Plus Two History exam in Kerala?

History has an 80-mark written paper and 20 marks from continuous evaluation (CE), so it is out of 100. You need at least 30% in the written paper (24 of 80) to pass.

How can I score A+ in Plus Two History?

Learn each chapter as causes, events and results, make one-page timelines, learn the sources discussed in the textbook, write long answers as points with headings and solve previous papers under time. You need 90% or more of the total for an A+.

How do I study Plus Two Political Science?

Learn each concept with a one-line meaning and a real example, make comparison tables for similar ideas, keep up with major political news for examples, and practise long answers as points with headings.

How should I write long answers in History and Political Science?

Start with a line that answers the question, then write one clear point per mark with a short heading and explanation, use the textbook’s key terms, and end with a one-line conclusion.

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Yes. WonderZ Learning offers online Plus Two tuition for Humanities subjects such as History, Political Science, Economics and English, with 1-on-1, small batch and app classes. Fees are flexible and negotiable, and you can book a free demo class.

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